EAC Influencer Program
A community of business leaders and brand ambassadors working together to build a stronger Elgin area.
Hello, Hola!, Hallo
We are thrilled you're interested in becoming an EAC Influencer! As a key ambassador for the Chamber, your role is more than just branding; it's about building a strong community. You'll have the opportunity to actively engage with our members, meet them in person, learn their unique stories and successes, and then share their journeys with the community.
Meet a Few of Our EAC Influencers
Velma Sept
Black Women's Association
Donna Besler
Prairie Community Bank
Co-Chair
Luis Lopez
Bridgeview Clinical Services
Jason Kanak
Braden Business Systems
Silvia Davis
Universal Marketing
How Being an EAC Influencer Helps Your Business
Becoming an EAC Influencer is about more than just a brand deal—it's a chance to grow your business and your community impact. Our influencers gain:
- Increased Visibility: Become a recognizable face in the community. By engaging with local businesses and events, you put a human face on your brand and connect directly with your potential customers.
- Enhanced Credibility: Aligning your business with a trusted community organization like EAC helps you build a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness.
- Greater Opportunities: You'll be at the center of the largest business network in the Elgin area, opening doors to collaborations, partnerships, and connections you wouldn't find anywhere else.
- Improved Team Morale: Employees love working for businesses that are socially responsible. Your work with EAC can boost team spirit and make your company a place people are proud to work for.
- Business Growth: When you invest in the growth of your community, you'll find that the community, in turn, invests in the growth of your business.
The Nuts & Bolts of Being an EAC Influencer Ambassador
Our EAC Influencers raise awareness of the benefits of the Chamber to increase membership and play an essential role in member communication and retention.
- Help recruit new members and assist in retention efforts by contacting at least one member each month
- Attend a minimum of nine Ambassador meetings annually (Held the third Wednesday of each month @ 10:30 am)
- Keep your commitment when volunteering to attend Chamber events
- Attend at least four of our Ribbon Cuttings during the year
- Present a professional image always when representing the Chamber
- Help to identify prospective members and share Chamber membership materials
- Demonstrate a desire to teach, guide, and share and makes every effort to understand all programs, activities, and goals of the Chamber
- Represents the Chamber when contacting members, or potential members, on the Chamber’s behalf understanding that you do not sell your own business during those contacts, unless asked by the prospect or member
- Be supportive and positive of the Chamber, its members, staff, committees, programs, and events
- Focus on new members, guests, and existing members (not affiliated with the Ambassador Committee) at all events and activities attended as an Ambassador
- Attend one new member orientation per year
Apply To Be An EAC Influencer
If you have any questions about getting involved, please call or text us at 847-741-5660.